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1965

From "Murphy, John D." folder. From back of photograph: "John D Murphy." Photograph of John D. Murphy, laughing. Murphy is carrying a stack of envelopes in his hands. He wears a white shirt,...

1938

From "Fine, Dolly" folder. From back of photograph: "Dolly Fine, S.F. Brothel Keeper." Written on back of photograph: "Dolly Fine & Attorney." Dolly Fine and her attorney are reading from a...

From "Fine, Dolly" folder. From back of photograph: "Dolly Fine - S.F. Brothel." Written on back of photograph: "Dolly Fine & Jake Ehrlich, her attorney." Dolly Fine and Jake Ehrlich are...

1939

From caption on back of photograph: "Alameda County high school all-stars and coaches are pictured planning the battle for the O.A.L. game at the California Stadium, December 9. Left to right,...

1937

From caption on back of photograph: "The main street of Alturas, shown here under normal conditions, was flooded with six feet of water today after a dam break sent millions of gallons of water...

1928

From back of photograph: "Telescopic awning at Oakland Airport." A long awning heading towards the Administration Building at Oakland Airport. The awning is made out of an open metal framework...

1947

Two men sit on either side of a white swan. Both wear hats. The swan has splotches of darkness on its feathers, possibly dirt or some other material. The men appear to be cleaning the swan....

1948

From caption on back of photograph: "One of the nearly 400 birds who were banded during the feathered census at Lake Merritt yesterday is 'ringed' by E. B. von Adelung (left) and George Ehmann,...

1948

From back of photograph: "Bringing up duck to be tab." A line of hunters wait to bring up their catches. Each of the four hunters carries at least two dead ducks. At the head of the line two...

1969

From attached caption on back of photograph: "Hundreds of thousands of blooms in every color known to hybridizers form one of America's greatest horticultural shows in the Lakeside Park...

1930s

From caption on back of photograph: "You can't fool the ducks at Lake Merritt. No matter what the opening date of the duck season, they start their hegira to the lake sanctuary two days in...

1950

From caption on back of photograph: "Allan Bergmann is pictured working on the installation of the high intensity approach lights at Oakland airport. The new installations will be completed and...

1928

From back of photograph: "Oakland Airport 3/13/28." Photograph of landing field at Oakland Airport, looking out to the Bay. Three aircraft (a monoplane and two biplanes) are parked in the...

1964

From back of photograph: "Miller, Goldwater." Photograph of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater and vice-presidential candidate William E. Miller. Both mem are dressed in suits and smiling....

1975

From caption on back of photograph: "Workmen load outsized piece of equipment aboard world plane. Air cargo activity, particularly to the Mideast is boon for Oakland-based airlines." A large...

1946

From caption on back of photograph: "Rose Irma Cortese is shown receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree from the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Harold E. Collins during commencement exercises yesterday at the...

1932

From caption on back of photograph: "Degrees of bachelor of art and bachelor of music, as well as diplomas, were conferred yesterday upon graduates of the College of the Holy Names, a portion of...

1992

From back of photograph: "5 1/2 width Weekend 2-7-92". From caption on back of photograph: "The A's are entertaining little fans, Chinese New Year's celebrations begin and the Black History Month...

1950-2000

From back of photograph: "New Year, Chinese dragon, lion dance". A close-up image of the head of a lion costume, probably during a nighttime Chinese New Year's parade. At the far proper right of...

1938

From back of photograph: "Chinese dragon dance" A full massive Chinese lion dance costume is laid out along the ground. A man appears to be in control of its head. Several Chinese American men...

1937

From back of photograph: "Oakland Chinatown". From caption on back of photograph: "This, ladies and gentlemen, is a distinctly humane dragon, which roved Oakland's streets last night. Although...

1945

From "V Day, European War" File. From caption on back of photograph: "Chaplain (Colonel) Mylon Merchant offered prayer for the men who had lost their lives in Europe and for success of our arms in...

10/20/68

From "Hannon, Robert" folder. From caption on back of photograph: "June 20, 1971, Robert E. Hannon." and "Oct 20 1968, Robert E. Hannon." Portrait photograph of Robert Hannon in white shirt,...

5/24/70

From "Hannon, Robert" folder. From caption on back of photograph: "May 24 1970, Robert E. Hannon, 2nd Supervisorial District, and Apr 23, 1968." Portrait photograph of Robert Hannon in white...

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